A History of Beatles Cassettes
Winner of the Tape War
Last Modified 07 Ap 2023
The technology for the cassette (or compact cassette) is based on the
simplest premise: make the reel-to-reel tape smaller. The Philips
company is chiefly responsible for the cassette tape, meant as
competition with the other formats. Philips developed several types of
Dictaphone (voice) tapes before coming up with the “winner” in 1962.
In July-August, 1963, Philips officially launched the “compact cassette”
at the Berlin Radio Show (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin).
Immediately, the voice tape recorders began to be sold in Germany and
in Holland. By November, 1964, Philips was marketing the first recorders – the EL-3300 – to US
customers through Norelco.
The four-track and eight-track cartridges had been directed at music to be played in automobiles,
replacing the nasty "singles player" and reel-tape player. However, the cassette at first was deemed
unsuitable for music, due to its slow speed of 1 7/8 inches per second. No reel to reel tapes featuring
music were issued at 1 7/8 ips, and the cassette had a smaller bandwidth. But it came into use for voice
recording. The microcassettes still used today for dictation were once a leading purpose of the cassette
tape.
In 1965, Philips introduced mono music cassettes in Holland, Austria, and Switzerland. As the sixties
progressed, strides were made to make the cassette “more listenable,” and in Fall, 1966, the first stereo
music cassettes became available in Great Britain. This followed a big push at the Chicago Music Show
in July, 1966. Mercury Records released the first music cassettes in the United States; by November,
1966, they had 50 titles on the market. In 1967, there were companies that were issuing cassettes as an
alternative to four tracks and eight tracks. When spring, 1968, rolled around, most major record
companies (including Capitol) were buying in. Capitol seems to have been somewhat tentative at first,
making only 25 of its best-selling titles available on cassette. Nat King Cole, the Beach Boys, and of
course, The Beatles were among the artists selected to introduce the public to Capitol cassettes. Within
a year, the cassette was beginning to establish itself.
Billboard article, April 6, 1968
The Capitol Records buying market saw the rapid spread of new formats. After the eight-track tape and
four-track cartridge came along, Capitol displayed a desire to determine which formats would be around
for the long run. They held back on the Muntz four-track until 1967, but by the middle of the year both
the four-track and PlayTape formats showcased Capitol artists. Capitol’s decision to introduce the
cassette experimentally proved to be a good one.
While it is often true that early pressings of albums have better sound quality than reissues, the early
cassettes were recorded at lower volumes (meaning greater tape hiss) and apparently did not have as
long a life as the cassettes we have today. The advent of noise reduction (Dolby A, B, C) and the use of
Chrome and Iron ("metal") bases allowed the tapes to increase their dynamic range, to the point where
eventually the cassette overtook the LP in sales. By 1983, the cassette was the only tape format
available to retail consumers. In approximately twenty years, the cassette had gone from being
"unlistenable" to being the only remaining tape format out of all those introduced in the fifties and
sixties.
What follows is a listing of original Beatles/solo cassettes issued up to the time of Let It Be.
The Family Way (soundtrack) (P) London LKX-57136
Tan shell; white paper label. Snap-open plastic box with cover slick affixed.
Made by Ampex.
Released June/July 1967.
SI = 7
A Hard Day’s Night United Artists ACR-4-5218
white shell; yellow paper label. Features 60's UA logo. Song titles are listed
on the inside of the cover/card. Made for UA by Mercury.
Released mid-December 1967.
SI = 9
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Capitol 4XT-2653
white paper label. Cover states “cassette” in the upper left.
Released April 1968.
SI = 8
Rubber Soul Capitol 4XT-2442
white paper label. Cover states “cassette” in the upper left; background is
beige.
Released April 1968.
SI = 9
Revolver Capitol 4XT-2576
white paper label. Cover states “cassette” in the upper left.
Released April 1968.
SI = 8
The above three Capitol cassettes were three of the first 25 cassettes issued by Capitol. The first
cover insert lists all twenty-five cassettes. The cover/inserts state merely "cassette" under the
Capitol logo. Since retail stores still sold mono albums, in order to avoid confusion, future
cassette tapes and reissues of these tapes read "Stereo Cassette" on the front cover.
Meet the Beatles Capitol 4XT-2047
white paper label. Cover states “stereo cassette” at the top.
Released September 1968.
SI = 7
Yesterday…and Today Capitol 4XT-2553
white paper label.
Released September 1968.
SI = 7
Magical Mystery Tour Capitol 4XT-2835
white paper label.
Released September 1968.
SI = 6
As 1968 came to an end, Capitol was adding manufacturers' information to all new cassettes.
On the flap that lists the songs, from this point on, all Capitol cassettes indicate that they were
manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries, Inc.. Also, the Capitol
logo on the "spine" was increased in size. Finally, the catalog number on the spine was
increased in size and from here on is written on two lines. For example:
The Beatles Apple 4XWB-101
white paper label; the two-tape set was packaged so that each cassette
was individually sealed with a black sticker. The inserts list other Beatles
cassettes and sport a large Capitol logo. The two cassettes were housed
in a black outer box with "The Beatles" and a large Apple on it, along with
the catalog number. From this point on, Capitol inner covers mention a
warranty. The tapes are individually numbered 4XW-160 and 4XW-161.
SI = 6
Two Virgins (J) Apple/Tetragrammaton TNX-55001
white paper label; paper "covers" affixed to snap-open box. Made by
Ampex.
SI = 8
Yellow Submarine Capitol 4XW-153
white paper label;
Like the second issue reel tape and the eight track, this release is on
Capitol, not Apple. Some copies have the Capitol logo on the paper label,
while others have no logo on the label.
SI = 6
The Beatles’ Second Album Capitol 4XT-2080
white paper label.
Released April 1969.
SI = 6
Something New Capitol 4XT-2108
white paper label.
Released April 1969.
SI = 7
Beatles ‘65 Capitol 4XT-2228
white paper label.
Released April 1969.
SI = 8
Post Card Apple 4XT-3351
Mary Hopkin
white paper label. Apple photo and "STEREO CASSETTE" on front; apple and
"CASSETTE" on spine without "bars"; Capitol subsidiary information with
track list.
Released May 1969.
SI = 6
Shortly before the change in logos in July, 1969, came two related changes to the cassette
packaging. First, three (white) vertical bars were added to the blue spine, making it easy to
distinguish the title and artist information from the catalog number. In order to make room for
these bars, the Capitol logo was removed from the spine. The second change consisted of the
addition of a catalog/title sticker to the end of the black cassette box, allowing the information
to be seen if the cassettes were displayed so that the ends showed. A typical "end sticker"
looked like this:
Is This What You Want? Apple 4XT-3354
Jackie Lomax
Apple photo and "STEREO CASSETTE" on front; bars on spine; Hollywood address
with track list.
Released June/July 1969.
SI = 5
Life With the Lions (J) Zapple 4XT-3357
Zapple photo and "STEREO CASSETTE" on front; bars on spine; Hollywood
address with track list.
Released June/July 1969.
SI = 5
Electronic Sound (G) Zapple 4XT-3358
Zapple photo and "STEREO CASSETTE" on front; bars on spine; Hollywood
address with track list.
Released June/July 1969.
SI = 6
Beatles VI Capitol 4XT-2358
White paper label with “C” logo.
Released July/August 1969.
SI = 8
The Early Beatles Capitol 4XT-2309
White paper label with “C” logo.
Released July/August 1969.
SI = 8
Help! Capitol 4XT-2386
White paper label with “C” logo.
Released July/August 1969.
SI = 8
Cassette with 3 "hash marks"
from 1969
At some point in 1969, Capitol reissued the first three titles with new front covers, each
proclaiming that each contained a “STEREO CASSETTE.” By this time, the cassette format had
gained in popularity; as a result, these releases are much more common than their
predecessors.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Capitol 4XT-2653
Revolver Capitol 4XT-2576
Rubber Soul Capitol 4XT-2442
SI = 5 for each.
The Beatles’ Deluxe 3-Pack Capitol 4X3T-358
Features Meet the Beatles, MMT, and Y & T in a 12" box. This set was
released in order to promote the tape formats, being released only on
eight-track and cassette. The cassette is extremely rare, with fewer than
fifteen known copies.
Released September 1969.
SI = 10
Abbey Road Apple 4XT-383
The first pressing does not list "Her Majesty" on the paper label.
The cover has the Apple logo and catalog number in white. The cover does
not list "Her Majesty." Some first pressings were originally housed in a 12" by
4" long custom box.
SI = 5 (cassette and cover)
SI = 10 (long box)
Abbey Road Apple 4XT-383
The second pressing does not list "Her Majesty" on the paper label.
The cover has the Apple logo and catalog number in green. The cover lists
"Her Majesty" as the last selection.
Released early 1970.
SI = 5
That’s the Way God Planned It Apple 4XT-3359
Billy Preston
All-white Apple logo; bars on spine; Hollywood address with track list.
Released November 1969.
SI = 8
Wedding Album (J) Apple 4AX-3361
12" boxed set with inserts, as the LP. The cassette inside is numbered
4XM 3361. The cassette can also be found by itself, without the box.
Released November 1969.
SI = 4 (no box)
SI = 6 (with box)
Cassette label from 1970
(in box)
For a period in 1970, Capitol experimented with the cassette housing, replacing the plastic
cartridges with paper outer boxes. These continued until later in the year, when the traditional
"fold open" cassette cover returned. One permanent change from Fall, 1970, on is that the title
spine would now appear in black and white, instead of blue and white.
Move 3352 down with 3368.
James Taylor
James Taylor
Apple 4XT 3352
New Apple logo; bars on spine; Hollywood address with track list. SI = 5
Space
Modern Jazz Quartet
Apple 4XT 3360
green Apple logo on cover.
Live Peace In Toronto (J)
Apple 4XT 3362
The cassette rests in a tray, which slides into the cover/box.
SI = 2
Hey Jude! (The Beatles Again)
Apple 4XT 385
The cassette rests in a tray, which slides into the cover/box.
This cassette was only available until 1974. At that time, the words "STEREO
CASSETTE" were moved to the bottom of the cover, being replaced by the word
"apple." The new issue, also shown here, also has Apple's new address at 1370
Avenue of the Americas.
SI = 4 (original)
SI = 2 (1974 reissue)
In the Beginning, Circa 1960
Polydor CF 4504
white shell
SI = 5
A Hard Day's Night
United Artists K-9006
Black/white shell or blue/white shell; label features 1970 version of boxed UA
logo. Cassette comes in slide- out black title box, reading "EFR" (Extended
Frequency Response). The maker is shown as "Liberty/UA". Back cover is mostly
green with black print. The UA cassettes contain an extended version of the title
song. *** Get information from file on HDN album.
SI = 7
McCartney (P)
Apple 4XT 3363
The cassette rests in a tray, which slides into the cover/box.
SI = 4
Let It Be
Apple ART 2001
The cassette rests in a tray, which slides into the cover/box.
SI = 3
Magic Christian Music
Badfinger
Apple 4XT 3364
Green apple on front cover. SI = 4
Sentimental Journey
Ringo Starr
Apple 4XW 3365
Green apple on front cover. SI = 6
All Capitol/Apple cassettes featured paper labels until after the release of the Concert For
Bangla Desh in 1971. From about that time onward, the cassette shells were tan or white, and
the Capitol/Apple logo appeared directly on the cassette shell. Like the eight track, the cassette
carried a warranty until 1975. For a time in 1977, paper labels were used again, sparsely, but
these do not resemble the originals. The round "C" logo appears on cassettes until 1977, being
replaced by the dome logo afterward. From 1986 onward, the cassette shells have been clear,
rather than white or tan. This leads us to develop some terminology.
Terms Used
The cassette "shell" refers to the actual cassette tape itself. After 1970, one might find several
style shells, as follows:
• cassette shell with paper label attached -- The paper label contains the information
about the songs on the cassette.
• (colored) cassette shell, with information printed directly on the shell. For the sake of
brevity, I refer to this as a Type 2 cassette. Capitol-made cassettes were usually
tan/white. Depending on when they were made, the shell might have Capitol's "C" logo
or dome logo on it.
• clear cassette shell
Flip-Out Box Type (1971 on)
Through the end of 1971, Capitol was still printing paper label cassettes; however, the slip-on
paper cover/box was replaced with the sturdier flip-open plastic box. All Capitol/Apple
cassettes featured paper labels until after the release of the Concert For Bangla Desh. Soon, the
spine color was changed from blue to black with white print. Capitol would use that spine color
for a number of years.
The following Apple tapes generally have Apple's address at 1700 Broadway shown on the
cassette cover.
Beaucoups of Blues
Ringo Starr
Apple 4XT 3368
features the earlier "large logo," with "apple" underneath. Last of the "blue spines." The
address appears with the track list, along with "An ABKCO Managed company." Released
9/70.
No Dice
Badfinger
Apple 4XT 3367
The Apple logo on the cover, with "apple," is now smaller. The address appears with the
track list, along with "An ABKCO Managed company." Apple logo appears with the
warranty. Released 11/70.
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
Apple 4XWB 639
Contains two tapes, numbered 4XW 663 and 4XW 664.
First issues were shipped in a grayscale outer cover with orange apple; the cassette covers
featured a shot of the poster which came with the LP. The Apple logos are orange. This
pressing continued past the official end of the "Apple period."
Encouraging Words
Billy Preston
Apple 4XT 3370
Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
Apple 4XW 3372
The Apple logo on this cassette is solid white. The Capitol "C" logo appears with the
warranty.
Plastic Ono Band
Yoko Ono
Apple 4XW 3373
The Apple logo on this cassette is solid white. The Capitol "C" logo appears with the
warranty.
A Hard Day's Night
The Beatles
United Artists K-9006
black shell with black label; label features 1970's version of unboxed UA logo. Cassette
comes in slide-out black title box, reading "EFR" (Extended Frequency Response). The title
box shows the maker as "Liberty/UA", and the front cover of the title box is the same as the
1970 issue (complete with older logo). Back cover slick is black with white print. The UA
cassettes contain an extended version of the title song. This tape corresponds to the "tan
label" copies of the LP. Issued c. 1971-2.
Ram
Paul and Linda McCartney
Apple 4XW 3375
There is no Apple logo on the cover slick. "© McCartney Productions, Inc. 1971" is written
below the address. The Capitol "C" logo appears with the warranty.
Radha Krishna Temple
Radha Krishna Temple
Apple 4XW 3376
Imagine
John Lennon
Apple 4XW 3379
There is a solid white Apple logo on the cover.
Fly
Yoko Ono
Apple 4XVV 3380
This set consists of two tapes, numbered 4XC 3382 and 4XC 3383, housed in an
outer box.
Earth Song; Ocean Song
Mary Hopkin
Apple 4XW 3381
There is a solid white Apple logo on the cover.
The Concert for Bangla Desh
soundtrack
Apple ZTX 31230
Manufactured by Capitol but numbered as part of the Columbia series. Tapes are
individually numbered ZT 31231-2 The apple logos on the cover slick and spine are
in the same (solid red-brown) color as the print. No address appears on the cassette
covers, but the 1700 address appears on the outer box.
A Hard Day's Night
The Beatles
United Artists K-9006
black/white shell with black label; label features 1970's version of unboxed UA logo.
Cassette comes in new slide- out black title box without "EFR" print and has 1970's
logo. Back cover slick is black with white print. The UA cassettes contain an
extended version of the title song. This tape corresponds to the "tan label" copies of
the LP and is not transitional. Issued c. 1972-77.
At this time, permit me to note that any Apple catalog
number that is not listed above is shown on Capitol’s
listing from spring, 1975, as not having been available
in the Cassette format.
Apple Cassettes With Information on Cassette Shell
From 1971 onward, the cassette shells were tan or white, and the Capitol/Apple logo appeared
directly on the cassette shell. Like the eight-track, the cassette carried a warranty until 1975.
Wild Life
Wings
Apple 4XW 3386
No Apple logo or address appears on the cover. No company logo with the warranty.
Straight Up
Badfinger
Apple 4XW 3387
One Apple logo on cover.
El Topo
soundtrack
Apple 4XW 3388
Elephant's Memory
Elephant's Memory
Apple 4XW 3389
Brother
Lon and Derrek Van
Eaton
Apple 4XW 3390
No Apple logo on cover. 1700 address.
The Pope Smokes Dope
David Peel
Apple 4XW 3391
No Apple logo on cover. 1700 address. SI = 8
Some Time in New York City
John Lennon and Yoko
Ono
Apple 4XAB 3392
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 4XC 3393 and 4XC 3394, housed in a yellow and
black outer box.
Those Were the Days
Mary Hopkin
Apple 4XW 3395
In Concert 1972
Ravi Shankar
Apple 4XVV 3396
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 4XC 3397 and 4XC 3398, housed in an outer box.
SI = 9
Approximately Infinite Universe
Yoko Ono
Apple 4XVV 3399
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 4XC 3401 and 4XC 3402, housed in an outer box.
The Apple logo is solid white with a cross under it.
1962-1966
The Beatles
Apple 4X2K 3403
Two LP's on one cassette.
1967-1970
The Beatles
Apple 4X2K 3404
Two LP's on one cassette.
The following Apple tapes were made during the transition between the two New York
addresses. The address is simply shown as "New York, New York."
Red Rose Speedway
Paul McCartney and Wings
Apple 4XW 3409
White Apple logo on cover.
Living in the Material World
George Harrison
Apple 4XW 3410
Yellow Apple logo on cover.
The following Apple tapes list the address of Apple Records as "1370 Avenue of the Americas"
in New York City. The back side of the black Apple Records housing (still) shows a warranty.
Ass
Badfinger
Apple 4XW 3411
Ringo
Ringo Starr
Apple 4XW 3413
Contains an extended version of "Six O'Clock," which is found only on
promotional copies of the LP and on other tapes.
Mind Games
John Lennon
Apple 4XW 3414
Band on the Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Apple 4XZ 3415
Walls and Bridges
John Lennon
Apple 4XW 3416
Goodnight Vienna
Ringo Starr
Apple 4XW 3417
Dark Horse
George Harrison
Apple 4XW 3418
The Apple logo has "apple records from capitol records” underneath it.
Rock N Roll
John Lennon
Apple 4XK 3419
Venus and Mars
Paul McCartney & Wings
Capitol 4XT 11419
The manufacturer is shown as "McCartney Music," whose address on 54th
Street in New York is given. NO "All rights reserved" statement.
Hey Jude
The Beatles
Apple 4XT 385
At this time, the cassette was reissued into this newer style; previously, the
tape had been available in a slip-on paper box. See above for photo.
The following Apple and Capitol tapes have the additional slogan "All rights reserved.
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws," printed on the tape cover. The
warranty for the tapes was removed.
Extra Texture
George Harrison
Apple 4XW 3420
"Apple core" logo.
Shaved Fish
John Lennon
Apple 4XW 3421
Blast From Your Past
Ringo Starr
Apple 4XW 3422
Capitol "C" Logo Cassettes
Capitol's round "C" logo appears on cassettes until 1977, after which time it
was replaced by the dome logo. Reissues of earlier Beatles cassettes from this
period have tan/white shells with the "C" logo on them.
Wings at the Speed of Sound
Wings
Capitol 4XW 11525
SI = 3
Rock and Roll Music
The Beatles
Capitol 4X2K 11537
Two LP's on one tape. Later reissued onto two cassettes. SI = 5
Best of George Harrison
George Harrison
Capitol 4XT 11578
SI = 5
Wings Over America
Wings
Capitol 4X3C 11593
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 4XK 11594 and 4XK 11595.
SI = 3
At the Hollywood Bowl
The Beatles
Capitol 4XW 11638
SI = 5
Capitol Dome Logo Cassettes (1977-1986)
From 1977 to 1986, Capitol cassettes reverted to using the dome logo. This time, the logo was
printed directly on the tan/white shell. Usually, it was printed sideways. For a time in 1977,
paper labels were used again, sparsely, but these do not resemble the originals.
Thrillington
Paul McCartney (as Percy
Thrillington)
Capitol 4XT 11642
Downright rare. (SI = 10?)
McCartney
Paul McCartney
Capitol 4XT 3363
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Wild Life
Wings
Capitol 4XW 3386
Reissue of the Apple tape with Capitol logo and "All rights" statement added to
cover.
Band on the Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Capitol 4XZ 3415
Reissue of the Apple tape with Capitol logo and "All rights" statement added to
cover.
Love Songs
The Beatles
Capitol 4X2B 11711
SI = 2
London Town
Wings
Capitol 4XW 11777
SI = 3
Wings Greatest
Wings
Capitol 4XOO 11905
SI = 4
A Hard Day's Night
The Beatles
Capitol 4XW 11921
Capitol's reissue of the United Artists record.
Let it Be
The Beatles
Capitol 4XW 11922
Capitol's reissue of the earlier Apple record, which had been released in
conjunction with United Artists.
Rarities
The Beatles
Capitol 4XA 12060
Dark Horse
George Harrison
Capitol 4N 16055
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Reel Music
The Beatles
Capitol 4XV 12199
Twenty Greatest Hits
The Beatles
Capitol 4XV 12245
Beatles/Solo Cassettes from Other Companies
Although there were some "pirate" and "bootleg" tapes of Beatles/solo material released in the
1970's and 1980's, the only legitimate solo release before the end of the Apple period was the
soundtrack to Live and Let Die.
After the close of Apple, the ex-Beatles went to various record companies. The "discovery" of
the Star Club tapes also led to the release of several tapes during the period 1977-1982.
The post-Apple period saw John Lennon retire for five years before signing up with Geffen
Records. Paul McCartney remained with Capitol (see above) through 1978, then spent
approximately five years with Columbia. George Harrison migrated to his own label, Dark
Horse. Ringo Starr spent time with Atlantic, then Portrait (CBS), then Boardwalk Records.
Live and Let Die
Paul McCartney
United Artists CA-100-H
exists in regular issue (shown) and Columbia Record Club issue; SI = 7
Ringo's Rotogravure
Ringo Starr
Atlantic CS 18193
SI = 5
Thirty-Three and 1/3
George Harrison
Dark Horse DAH M5-3005
SI = 7
Ringo the 4
th
Ringo Starr
Atlantic CS 19108
Live at the Star Club
The Beatles
Lingasong TC-2-7001
SI = 6
Bad Boy
Ringo Starr
Portrait JRT 35378
SI = 6
(The Historic) First Live
Recordings
The Beatles
Pickwick 2CS-2098
Equivalent to the Two-Record Set; SI = 6
George Harrison
George Harrison
DAH M5-3255
Back to the Egg
Paul McCartney & Wings
Columbia FCT 36057
Beatles Live Vol. 1
The Beatles
Pickwick CS-3661
Beatles Live Vol. 2
The Beatles
Pickwick CS-3662
McCartney
Paul McCartney
Columbia JCT 36478
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Ram
Paul McCartney
Columbia JCT 36479
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Wild Life
Wings
Columbia JCT 36480
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Red Rose Speedway
Paul McCartney & Wings
Columbia JCT 36481
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Band on the Run
Paul McCartney & Wings
Columbia JCT 36482
Reissue of the Apple tape. Columbia's deal allowed them to immediately reissue
material that was at least five years old. This cassette was later reissued as Columbia
PCT 36482 -- with a UPC bar code on the cover.
McCartney II
Paul McCartney
Columbia FCT 36511
Venus and Mars
Paul McCartney and
Wings
Columbia JCT 36801
Reissued after the fifth anniversary of the original release.
Double Fantasy
John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Geffen GEF W5-2001
Somewhere in England
George Harrison
Dark Horse DAH M5-3492
Wings at the Speed of Sound
Wings
Columbia JCT 37409
Stop and Smell the Roses
Ringo Starr
Boardwalk NBT 33246
Magical Mystery Tour
The Beatles
MFSL C-047
Interestingly, "Penny Lane" did not appear in the US in stereo until the Rarities LP in 1980.
There, the song is a special edit created by Capitol. The actual stereo mix did not appear in
the US until this cassette issue of Mobile Fidelity's Magical Mystery Tour album.
"Baby You're a Rich Man" shares a similar fate, appearing in stereo for the first time on the
1971 German issue of Magical Mystery Tour, but not appearing in the US in stereo until this
cassette. Originally released in an outer long box ($100).
Tug of War
Paul McCartney
Columbia TCT 37462
Gone Troppo
George Harrison
Dark Horse 23734-4
Wings Over America
Wings
Columbia C3X 37990
SI = 9
The John Lennon Collection
John Lennon
Geffen L5-2023
Some of the tapes on the previous page were available through the RCA or Columbia record clubs.
About the Scarcity Index
A Scarcity Index has been introduced to indicate the relative rarity of records and tapes. The
rating ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being "very common" and 10 indicating that fewer than 20
copies are known to exist.
Since early cassette tapes were sold in much lower quantities than were vinyl albums, and since
cassettes were typically not available at the same time as the LP (originally), they tend to be
much scarcer than their LP counterparts.
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